In three short years this band from the heart of Bluegrass country has made quite a name for itself, combining some of the toughest, hard-driving traditional sounds tempered with a sophisticated contemporary edge supplied by Rob Ickes' wonderful dobro work. The band members have also proven their ability at finding superior material and presenting it in such a way that it will appeal to Bluegrass fans of all ages, and even some folks outside the Bluegrass community, without compromising their musical integrity. If the band was impressive right from the start (and it was), it is just that much better today. There is a relaxed, friendly tightness in their stage appearances that says these guys are really enjoying what they're doing. They work beautifully together, and, in fact may be at their peak. With each new record, they add a few more signature songs to what is already a superb and enviable repertoire: on this album look to LAST DOLLAR BLUES, I'D RATHER BE A LONESOME PINE, PIKEVILLE FLOOD, and the poignant civil war song HE WALKED ALL THE WAY HOME, in addition to what may be the very best of the bunch, the two powerful a capella gospel pieces SOME DAY and WHITHER THOU GO. As usual, there is wonderfully strong singing by Shawn Lane, Wayne Taylor, and Tim Stafford. This is today's Bluegrass at its best --our highest recommendation. GETTING OVER YOU, KEEN MOUNTAIN PRISON, FIND ME OUT ON A MOUNTAINTOP, COLD FROSTY MORN
